Product Description

Whether readers want to subtly enhance their rooms with cushions, make a big statement with curtains, or go for a contemporary, clean look with blinds, this informative book is for them. The blinds section clearly explains the differences between the wide ranges of blinds available on the market today. It also provides clear diagrams and detailed instructions for making roller, roll-up and Roman blinds. Drawing on their years of experience, Catherine Merrick and Rebecca Day have, for the first time, explained the many different Roman blind make-up techniques. They guide the reader through the stages of each make-up method and the choice of fittings available. The curtains and cushions sections combine clear, detailed instructions on a full range of techniques to guide the reader through the make-up process and ensure a professional finish every time. The book is also full of workroom hints and tips from the soft furnishing experts. "Blinds, Curtains and Cushions" will appeal to readers looking for design inspiration and concise, easy-to-follow instructions. Absorbing and motivating, readers will find themselves returning to "Blinds, Curtains and Cushions" again and again.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17475 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

From the Publisher
'Blinds, Curtains and Cushions'
Design and make stylish treatments for your home.
merrick-day.com

From the Author
This is a book about the blinds, curtains and cushions used in our homes today.
In these pages you will find inspiring pictures, combined with practical advice and clear make-up instructions, designed to help you choose and make your soft furnishing treatments with confidence.
Three sections explain blinds, curtains and cushions with clarity and detail; from wooden Venetian blinds to fabric Roman blinds, sheer curtains to eyelet-headed ones, plain to panelled cushions.
Each section also includes essential information about measuring and estimating as well as step-by-step projects to suit every level of expertise. Practical hints and tips, direct from our workroom, will help you achieve a professional finish every time.
Whether you want to make stunning Roman blinds, emphasise a view with curtains, or accesorise your room with cushions, you will find a wealth of information and guidance in 'Blinds, Curtains and Cushions'.
Catherine and Rebecca, Redbourne, January 2006

From the Inside Flap
Choose blinds, curtains and cushions with confidence and transform your home.
Inspirational photographs combined with clear explanations and extensive step-by-step instructions for making Roman blinds, curtains and cushions.
Packed with detailed diagrams and professional tips based on real workroom experiences, you will find yourself returning to 'Blinds, Curtains and Cushions' again and again.
Whether you want to subtly enhance your room with cushions, make a big statement with curtains or go for a contemporary, clean look with blinds, this informative books is for you.

Customer Reviews

handy book for home.
If you are looking for a book to help make blinds and curtains, look no further. this book has diagrams and clear instructions on how to measure and make curtains and blinds,all types of blinds from roller to roman,also with beautiful pictures of all window dressing. well written.

UP TO DATE
I really like this book, for the main reason it's bang up to date, no overbearing stuffy swags and tails in here, just modern designs and materials which look liked they've just walked out of the pages of a 2007 edition of Ideal Home magazine. It takes the usual and turns them into the unusual. Inspirational pictures on how to top and head your curtains, and ideas on how to treat different types of windows, with easy to understand step by step guides to making them. There's ideas on choosing your best track or pole, measuring and estimating fabric and lists of exactly what you will need, with professional tips doted around to give you practical advice. The pictures are inspiring, modern and fresh. If your bored with the other books and sick to death of the old swag and tail, then this is the book for you.

Brillaint book!
I was looking for a book to give me clear step by step instructions on curtain and cushion making, that was contemporary in style and which would provide me with some inspiration too. This book exceeded my expectations.

Set out clearly in easy to use sections, this takes you step by step through the process of making blinds, curtains or cushions. Suitable for beginners or those wanting to try something more challenging. Top tips are suggested to give a professional finish too.

I am not a complete novice but it had been a long time since I had attempted anything so I wanted to go back to basics and achieve a good result. I surpassed my expectations and was able to make a fab set of curtains, some cushion covers and I am now planning my next project!

There is useful information for calculating fabric quantities and a glossary at the back in case you don't know (or have forgotton) the terminology!